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YB03 GHY

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,690 mi
Last recorded29,690 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 GHY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 29,690 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 28,721 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 27,998 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 27,017 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 25,692 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 25,641 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 24,607 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 19,235 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 17,912 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 14,830 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2013 11,983 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 10,360 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 9,737 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 7,569 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 4,777 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 3,225 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 3,187 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 3,187 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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YB03 GHY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 11,164 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB03 GHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YB03 GHY registered?

YB03 GHY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is YB03 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB03 GHY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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